Indy 1500: 9-11 September

[tradertator]

I was right there when the shot went off. The old guy in the motorized wheelchair was not who fired the shot. It was a vendor selling purses a few tables down. Thankfully the old guy was alright. Bleeding from the calf, and his belly was pretty bruised up. Looked like she likely hit the wheelchair of something very nearby. I think it was a piece of frag that went into his calf. The slug was between his feet on the floor of his chair. He seemed to take it well, but it sucked the air out of the room and I'm glad he's ok.

Negligent stuff like that makes me not want to go back, because it could have been a lot worse. It makes the entire show look bad, and that is a real shame. Enemies of the 2nd ammendment were given low hanging fruit. I love the show, and I love a lot of the vendors. But I've taken my younger brother with me three times, and this is the second time someone was shot nearby, due to **** poor gun handling. Accidents happen, but the last two I've witnessed were completely avoidable.

I think the part that bothered me most is that she was still selling her **** at the booth until the show closed out.

 

[indyjohn]

Negligent stuff like that makes me not want to go back, because it could have been a lot worse. It makes the entire show look bad, and that is a real shame. Enemies of the 2nd ammendment were given low hanging fruit. I love the show, and I love a lot of the vendors. But I've taken my younger brother with me three times, and this is the second time someone was shot nearby, due to **** poor gun handling. Accidents happen, but the last two I've witnessed were completely avoidable.

Very well stated. I hate it too and feel the same way about going to the show because of this bafoonery. Same thing at public ranges.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

I must have left before that happened.

It was a good show for me. I bought 2000 rounds of 9mm Ozkursan ammo for $270 a case. There were a few Sig M17's for $500. I was really tempted to buy one.

 

[BigRed]

Later update:

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I most often clear a gun by simply unloading it. Firing it to clear it can be dangerous and wastes ammo.

 

[KellyinAvon]

I'll bump the thread in the AM. SherylinAvon will be there with me at the opening. I'm setting the over/under for when she splits at 0947.

 

[Mij]

I'll bump the thread in the AM. SherylinAvon will be there with me at the opening. I'm setting the over/under for when she splits at 0947.

I would take five bucks on the over——-but you may be privy to inside info. so no go.

 

[Colt556]

I’ll be there about noon. Didn’t go Friday because of prior commitments. Figured I’d miss the ND. Mainly looking for an M14E2 sling and a few parts. Wouldn’t mind a tactical semi auto shotgun, Benelli or Mossy 940, or maybe a SOCOM if it’s a decent price. Of course always looking for CZ rimfires and S&W revolvers or older autos. Colt LW Commander in 38 Super that wasn’t an arm and a leg would be nice too. It’s always an adventure looking for things on my list.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Time to reset the "We've gone XXX days without a negligent discharge" sign back to zero... If anybody can find a reference to when the guy shot his finger off in the parking lot (IIRC the last ND at the 1500) please post the link. That one was outside, I'm thinking 2013-2016ish.

 

[KellyinAvon]

I'll be there checking the guns at the door again on Sat and Sun morning, trying not to spend my money as I make it.

Beard or cowboy hat?

 

[KellyinAvon]

KellyinAvon LIVE at the Indy 1500. Again this is in the expo pavilion, along 38th St. the far west pavilion.

Come in the entrance on the west side, down the main aisle you will see the ZX Gun booth. Close by is the big bomb sign of revolver tactical.

The NRA, NRA ILA, and ISRPA Booth is directly on the left as you come in the front door.

Stop by the booth and say hello, I’ll bump the thread when you do. If you notice me writing down your handle, it’s because I’m old and forgetful.

 

[Mister K]

Time to reset the "We've gone XXX days without a negligent discharge" sign back to zero... If anybody can find a reference to when the guy shot his finger off in the parking lot (IIRC the last ND at the 1500) please post the link. That one was outside, I'm thinking 2013-2016ish.

There was one in 2011. I was there for that one. Entire place turned dead quiet.

Shots fired at 1500

Gun just went off in the building. No word on injuries yet.

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[KellyinAvon]

GEN 2 PMags Are holding steady at $10. I don’t know how long the line was coming in but they are still coming in. I did spot one kid with a really awesome mullet.

 

[jwamplerusa]

It was a vendor selling purses a few tables down.

What the h*** was she doing playing with her weapon? It's not show and tell unless you brought it to sell, and then it should be shown clear and zip-tied.

 

[KellyinAvon]

I'll bump the thread in the AM. SherylinAvon will be there with me at the opening. I'm setting the over/under for when she splits at 0947.

It is 0949… and SherylinAvon is still here!!

 

[KellyinAvon]

@Cldedhnds Pete, and @CZ evo3 Have all stopped by this morning. In other news it’s 1036 and she is still here. She didn’t spend her lunch money before the show opened… But that’s almost a tradition.

 

[MadMan66]

Beard or cowboy hat?

Younger guy with beard.

 

[Seancass]

No jerky guy? Why am I even here??

 

[BE Mike]

Later update:

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It wasn't cleared if the chamber wasn't visually checked or cylinder, in the case of revolvers. A broken extractor will leave a round in the chamber no matter how many times a slide is manually actuated!

 

[KellyinAvon]

Met @MadMan66 earlier today.

Top t-shirts seen today: 5 out of 4 people struggle with math, and I work harder than an ugly stripper.

 

[bwframe]

I was right there when the shot went off. The old guy in the motorized wheelchair was not who fired the shot. It was a vendor selling purses a few tables down. Thankfully the old guy was alright. Bleeding from the calf, and his belly was pretty bruised up. Looked like she likely hit the wheelchair of something very nearby. I think it was a piece of frag that went into his calf. The slug was between his feet on the floor of his chair. He seemed to take it well, but it sucked the air out of the room and I'm glad he's ok.

Negligent stuff like that makes me not want to go back, because it could have been a lot worse. It makes the entire show look bad, and that is a real shame. Enemies of the 2nd ammendment were given low hanging fruit. I love the show, and I love a lot of the vendors. But I've taken my younger brother with me three times, and this is the second time someone was shot nearby, due to **** poor gun handling. Accidents happen, but the last two I've witnessed were completely avoidable.

I think the part that bothered me most is that she was still selling her **** at the booth until the show closed out.

Wonder if there will ever be an effort to educate at least the vendors of this show?

You cannot be a member of a conservation club or range anymore without being signed off on a safety course. You'd think this might be a vendor requirement at the 1500?

The 1500 is notorious for some of THE worst gun handling anywhere. You cannot go without seeing multiple dangerous safety violations.


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